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Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC

Nigel Tinker

Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
491 Main St, Lawrencetown, NS B0S
(902) 909-2691
Let's Connect (902) 909-2691
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You struggle with difficult thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and urges that impact your relationships, work, school, and overall well-being. Whether you're feeling anxious, low, stressed, uncertain, or simply not yourself, please know you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. Regardless of your situation or difficulties you live with, I believe in your potential live well, and as a collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based therapist, I can help you struggle less, so you can spend more time being the person you truly want to be.
I take a caring, relaxed, and non-judgmental approach in therapy, integrating evidence-based therapeutic processes that fit you, your goals, challenges, and life circumstances. As you experience yourself responding effectively to challenges that brought you to therapy, you become more resilient and able live like the person you want to be.
Life can be challenging, making it difficult to live like the person you truly want to be. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Therapy can help you struggle less, develop resilience, and spend more time living well. For a free consultation or to book an appointment at a time that works for you, please email or call now.
Call or Nigel Tinker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (902) 909-2691

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

491 Main St

Lawrencetown, NS B0S map

 (902) 909-2691

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

Bridgetown, NS B0S

In-person and online sessions are available evenings, and some Saturdays. Email or call to book. I will get back to you within 48hrs.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Our work will help you struggle less with suffering, so you can spend more time experiencing what you value most in life.
Nigel Tinker
Let's Connect (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

491 Main St

Lawrencetown, NS B0S map

 (902) 909-2691

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

Bridgetown, NS B0S

In-person and online sessions are available evenings, and some Saturdays. Email or call to book. I will get back to you within 48hrs.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Our work will help you struggle less with suffering, so you can spend more time experiencing what you value most in life.
Nigel Tinker

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
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Direct billing available. Cash, e-transfer, and credit cards accepted. Taxes are included. Receipts provided for insurance reimbursement purposes. For more information on sliding scale/flexible rates, please email or call.
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
"
Direct billing available. Cash, e-transfer, and credit cards accepted. Taxes are included. Receipts provided for insurance reimbursement purposes. For more information on sliding scale/flexible rates, please email or call.
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-21-046 Nigel Tinker

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended Acadia University , M.Ed. Counselling , Graduated 2016

    • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-21-046
  • Certificate from Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC.), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 13255 / 2016
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Working from a strengths-based perspective, I have over ten year's experience helping people from all walks of life live well with mental health and wellness challenges like anxiety, depression, chronic stress, emotional dysregulation, traumatic stress, and relationship issues.
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
"
Working from a strengths-based perspective, I have over ten year's experience helping people from all walks of life live well with mental health and wellness challenges like anxiety, depression, chronic stress, emotional dysregulation, traumatic stress, and relationship issues.
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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I help people live well with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. Regardless of the situation or challenge, we explore who you are, who you want to be, and practice effectively coping with difficult thoughts, feelings, sensations, and urges, so no matter what life throws at you, you are able let go of the struggle and act like the person you want to be.
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
"
I help people live well with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. Regardless of the situation or challenge, we explore who you are, who you want to be, and practice effectively coping with difficult thoughts, feelings, sensations, and urges, so no matter what life throws at you, you are able let go of the struggle and act like the person you want to be.
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691

2 Endorsements

Jules Smith
Jules Smith
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker is a thoughtful and compassionate therapist. His training and experience make him highly skilled.
Dan Kevin Diggins
Dan Kevin Diggins
Counsellor, MEd, RCT-C
Nigel is a skillful and knowledgeable therapist who compassionately supports his clients in reaching their best life solutions. His therapeutic lens blends the best strategies from a broad range of the best therapeutic approaches.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often integrate trauma-informed, experiential, and strengths-focused therapies. Regardless therapeutic approach, I am always collaborative and person-centered. We work together on goals, experimenting with therapeutic processes and practices from approaches like e.g., ACT, MBCT, EFT, IFS, FOT, Somatic Experiencing, and SFBT. Your experience and feedback guides what we do together.
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
"
I often integrate trauma-informed, experiential, and strengths-focused therapies. Regardless therapeutic approach, I am always collaborative and person-centered. We work together on goals, experimenting with therapeutic processes and practices from approaches like e.g., ACT, MBCT, EFT, IFS, FOT, Somatic Experiencing, and SFBT. Your experience and feedback guides what we do together.
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691

Location

Primary Location

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

491 Main St

Lawrencetown, NS B0S

(902) 909-2691

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

Bridgetown, NS B0S

(902) 909-2691

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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In-person and online sessions are available evenings, and some Saturdays. Email or call to book. I will get back to you within 48hrs.
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Call for a free consultation now - (902) 909-2691
"
In-person and online sessions are available evenings, and some Saturdays. Email or call to book. I will get back to you within 48hrs.
Photo of Nigel Tinker, Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Call for a free consultation now - (902) 909-2691